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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.48, 44.14 and 21.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.48, 44.14 and 21.48 is: 32.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.48 : 44.14 = 21.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.48/44.14 = 21.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.48x = 44.14 × 21.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.48x = 948.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948.13/29.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.16

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